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South African miners reject wage offer

South Africa's platinum mineworkers reject a fresh wage offer at a public meeting vowing to continue a week-long strike that has brought the sector to a stand-still. Duration: 00:49 Jan 31, 2014
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Hologram of Turkish PM greets voters at campaign rally

Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was unable to make an election rally in western city of Izmir, so instead he recorded a message which was broadcast to the crowd in the form of a three-metre high hologram. Duration: 00:37 Jan 31, 2014
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New York prepares for Super Bowl

New York gears up for the NFL Super Bowl with the 13-block “Super Bowl Boulevard” near Times Square, featuring a 60 ft. toboggan ride, a film projected on the side of Macy’s and NFL autograph sessions. Duration: 01:06 Jan 31, 2014
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Hundreds flock to hear West Bengal minister speak

Trinamool Congress supporters listen to a speech by India's West Bengal state Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee during a mass gathering at the Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata on January 30, 2014. Duration: 00:33 Jan 31, 2014
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Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee at Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds, the London waxwork museum, inaugurated a wax version of Kung Fu stars Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Both statues were unveiled in the middle of Chinatown in London to celebrate Chinese New Year on February 2. Duration: 00:49 Jan 31, 2014
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Zuma home revamp threatens ANC at the polls

As South Africa prepares to vote in the upcoming fifth democratic elections, scandal rages around President Jacob Zuma's residence, threatening his support at the crucial polls. Duration: 02:40 Jan 31, 2014
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Go Boho Chic!

It’s boho all the way for designer Abhishek Dutta this time. He plays with earthy and vibrant colours and unique cuts to add his touch to this look for the season. Take a look. Jan 31, 2014
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Rahul Gandhi interacts with labour sector for manifesto suggestions

New Delhi, Jan 31 (ANI): While reaching out to labour representatives to seek their feedback for the party manifesto for the upcoming 2014 elections, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said that the objective of his party was to uplift 700 million skilled labourers to middle-class level. Gandhi said the opinions of the labour groups would be incorporated while deciding the manifesto of the Congress party. Earlier, Gandhi vowed to uplift the condition of country's 700 million labourers, promising a better life to this section on given an opportunity to form the government after the national polls due before May. Jan 31, 2014
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Poor should get LPG cylinders for free: Mulayam Singh Yadav

Lucknow, Jan 31 (ANI): Reacting to Centre’s decision of raising LPG cylinder quota to 12, Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav said that the limit should be raised to 24 and poor people should get the cooking gas cylinders for free. Meanwhile, Yadav also said that the SP government in Uttar Pradesh has done a commendable job of helping the Muzaffarnagar riot victims. Jan 31, 2014
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India, Fiji sign DTAA to avoid double taxation

New Delhi, Jan 31 (ANI): India and Fiji signed a pact to avoid double taxation and to facilitate mutual economic co-operation between the two countries. The Government of India signed the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with the Government Fiji that also provides for exchange of banking information for tax administration purpose. The pact was signed in New Delhi by India’s Finance Minister P Chidambaram and the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum on behalf of the Government of Fiji. Speaking on the occasion, Chidambaram said the need for DTAA between the two countries was required and negotiations were already completed in 2011. Jan 31, 2014
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Bangladesh HC orders death sentence to 14 in arms smuggling case

Chittagong, Jan 31 (ANI): A Bangladeshi court sentenced 14 people to death, including an Islamist party leader, Indian militant, a former security agency chief and a former deputy government minister for involvement in the country's biggest ever arms smuggling case. Leader of United Liberation Front of Assam, Paresh Barua, was among those who were awarded death penalty. Police seized 10 truck-loads of weapons in a raid on a state-owned jetty in the port city of Chittagong in 2004. Jan 31, 2014
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A South Indian Tweak to Your Handbag

The South Indian heritage and its rich dance forms influence Rwitti Roy’s stylish handbag collection at the BFW SS 2014. She has captured dramatic expressions of kathakali, yakshagana and theyyam dancers on the bags through digital prints. Take a look at this interesting collection.   Jan 31, 2014
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Mumbai Police Commissioner seeks resignation, may contest LS polls

Mumbai, Jan 31 (ANI): Mumbai Police Commissioner Satyapal Singh filed resignation letter and sought resignation from the Indian Police Service and is said to be preparing to contest the upcoming general elections. Singh said that he wants to expand his sphere and work towards the national reconstruction and world peace. On being asked which party he is to join, Singh said the decision will come soon. Jan 31, 2014
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National election observation council calls violence-plagued polls in Bangladesh exclusive

Dhaka, Jan 31 (ANI): Chairman of Bangladesh's national election observation council--Jatiya Nirbachon Porjobekkhon Parishad, (JANIPOP)--Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah hailed the disputed elections conducted in Dhaka, as the country was hit by political turmoil amid growing international calls for fresh and inclusive polls. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League ended with more than two-thirds of seats in a contest that was shunned by international observers as flawed and derided as a farce by the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Talking to a reporter in Dhaka, Kalimullah said that the election commission succeeded in conducting the polls although the voter turnout was low. Jan 31, 2014
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Krishi Mela highlights the commendable work of farmers and agriculture department in Manipur

Manipur, Jan 31 (ANI): A four-day long state level Krishi Mela was recently organised by the Agricultural Technology Management Agency in collaboration with the State Agriculture Department at the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen in Imphal. Addressing the event, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam stressed on the need for the introduction of modern agriculture techniques. Around 37 stalls from concerned departments and progressive farmers showcased their products and achievements. Technical sessions for farmers were also conducted as part of the fair. In the last five to six years, the directorate of Agriculture along with the horticulture Department, Fisheries directorate, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry directorate has been trying to boost production in the state to meet the food demands. Jan 31, 2014
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